Looking for AndyShopper testers

[WebEtToile]

Hello,

I've just released an alpha version of AndyShopper for Android. I'm not affiliated in any way with previous or current development of any of the original HandyShopper versions, and I simply felt there is a need to have a HandyShopper like application for Android.

I've been using HandyShopper extensively in the past on my Treo 270, 600, 650 and 680. For the Android version, I don't plan on making exactly the same application: I may decide to leave out certain features, and I will certainly add features that don't exist in the official HandyShopper versions. But the overall concepts will remain the same (at least I currently intend to), and I certainly would very much like to know what features you deem to be essential.

I want to be open about the fact that eventually I may add ads to the application (oh the horror), as I develop for a living and I taught myself Android just to be able to build this application.

So, having said all that, if you want to take the current alpha for a spin, go ahead and download it. Be aware that it's rough stuff at this point, but the main features are there:

* create your shopping list using the built-in catalog of items (tap on the items in the list to select), or by adding your own
* long press on an item to edit it
* go to Shopping Mode once you're in the grocery store, then tap items to check them off the list
* Check Out to reset the list (future versions will allow you to store lists for re-use/templates), currently not calculating total amount.
* Editable lists of Categories and Stores to filter on
* Attributes include Category, Store, Quantity, Price, Unit, Aisle (yes), Priority, and Notes.
* You can sort on any of these attributes, and include up to three attributes for sorting.
* You can choose any of these attributes to be displayed in your list view.

The app is ready for localization, I will release French and Dutch versions in the near future and will make the externalized strings available to whoever wants to provide other translations.

I don't know what's the common policy on the AndroidCommunity for discussing alpha and beta apps. This forum, or a dedicated thread somewhere else on the site?

Oh, I almost forgot, the builds can be downloaded here:

AndyShopper for Android

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Feico

[ggrant3876]

Welcome to the A/C. Be sure and post your app in our app directory.
http://androidcommunity.com/app/

[WebEtToile]

Done, thx for the tip!

[WebEtToile]

Just released a new version that includes barcode scanning, allowing you to add a product to your list simply by scanning the barcode of it.

[Wonsanim]

Just released a new version that includes barcode scanning, allowing you to add a product to your list simply by scanning the barcode of it.

thanks for the update and welcome to AC forum

[drdonnbnet]

Love the approach you are taking with this app. Since I got my android I have been looking for your app. The old handy shopper worked great. Your approach adding in the ability to take advantage of the bar code should take things to the next level.
Don

[Ligchris]

Hi WebEtToile. Sounds great!

I just switched from an old Palm Tungsten|T3 (on which HandyShopper was one of my favourite apps) to an HTC Desire (great device, great system sw!) and am looking for a HandyShopper replacement.
Does AndyShopper import HandyShopper databases? Not via an Excel spreadsheet file, since I do not own an M$ Excel copy...

Will you also develop a desktop-app that can read/write AndyShopper's file?

Success with developing AndyShopper!

[eppack]

So, having said all that, if you want to take the current alpha for a spin, go ahead and download it. Be aware that it's rough stuff at this point, but the main features are there

Just got my first ever smartphone late last week, an HTC Evo 4g, and badly missing HS. I'm also a programmer, albeit not on mobiles, and would love to test your new prog. I grabbed the latest zip file, but have to confess my ignorance--now that I have it, how do I install it on the Evo?? I have access to the file structure, etc, but simply don't know what to do next!

Cheers!

elaine
charlottesville, va

[fmk2]

Are you still doing development on this app? It looks great, and I'd love to give it a try.

I'm new to the Android world -- just got my Atrix yesterday -- so I'm not sure how I install your app. It doesn't appear to be on Android Market, so what is the install process?

Thanks.

[bubbert]

I would love to be an Andyshopper tester. I loved Handyshopper and love the barscanning option on it. Let me know how I can become a beta tester.